Veterans Day 5K - Mills River
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Veterans Day 5K at Mills River Park
The Veterans Day 5K takes place on November 8, 2026 at Mills River Park in Mills River, NC. The event is a fundraiser for the Veterans Healing Farm, a nonprofit that supports veteran mental health through agritherapy, community programs, and therapeutic activities. Proceeds from the race support the farm's work and donated produce for the veteran community.
The 5K follows the family-friendly greenway at Mills River Park and offers surrounding mountain views. The planned 5K route consists of two loops of the same course. There will be an aid station near the Willow shelter with water. Course details are subject to change.
Included with 5K registration are a race shirt, a wooden finisher medal, chip timing, and a donation to the Veterans Healing Farm. Awards for top finishers include male and female prizes and masters categories with gift certificate amounts listed for first, second, and third places. Age group awards are provided across standard age bands and were donated by a Vietnam veteran.
Additional event notes: strollers are welcome but should start at the back of the field; dogs may not run with participants but are allowed as spectators; service animals are permitted with prior approval and supporting documentation. The event organizer maintains a no refund policy; registration transfers to a virtual entry or another runner are allowed up to five days before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
